Laurelwood Community Living Center
Laurel, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255262) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,788 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (601) 425-3191 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laurelwood Community Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Laurelwood Community Living Center reports 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.1%.
CMS records show Laurelwood Community Living Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,788.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Laurelwood Community Living Center is a 60-bed nursing home in Laurel, Mississippi (Jones County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 2000. It currently serves an average of 48.4 residents daily. The facility is operated under a for-profit, individual ownership structure and is part of the Community Eldercare Services chain, which includes 17 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Laurelwood holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are also low: 1 star for health inspections, 1 star for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Nurse staffing levels total 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,788.00, along with 1 payment denial imposed against this facility. There is no ownership change reported within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the full and most current inspection, staffing, and penalty history directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Laurelwood Community Living Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 54.1% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,788.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Laurelwood Community Living Center is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 48.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit individual entity and is part of the Community Eldercare Services chain, which includes 17 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Laurelwood scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 star respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6014253191 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6014253191 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255262?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.